The Level III (Level 3), 40 hour security training class is what you take if you are looking to carry a firearm as a Commissioned, or Armed Security Guard in Texas. This course, as required by the State of Texas and the Private Security Bureau, will include a classroom session and a firearms range qualification. You take this class after completing your Level 2 security training.

Our Level 3 class is taught by an instructor that is currently active working security. What does this mean for you? It means that you'll have an instructor, with on-hand knowledge and actual work experience teaching you. Our instructor will not just read from a book for the entire class. Our classes are interesting, engaging and interactive!

General Course Description

Law Pertinent to the Security Officer

Field Notes and Report Writing

Crime Scenes

Awareness Skills

Use of Force

Conflict Resolution

Defensive Tactics

Handcuffing

Firearms

Required Equipment:For the classroom portion of your training, it is recommended that you bring a notebook or notepad with pen or pencil for note taking. A jacket or sweater for the classroom gets chilly. We ask that as a consideration to those with allergies, that you do not wear perfumes or fragrances during the class.

During the firearms range portion of the class, you are required to qualify with a handgun. The handgun must be at least a .38 caliber revolver or at least a 9 mm semiautomatic. Bring your handgun to the range (not to the classroom), 50 rounds of ammunition (you provide your own ammo), hearing and eye protection for the range. Please note that if you qualify with a revolver, while on duty as a Security Officer, you will only be allowed to carry a revolver. If you qualify with a semiautomatic, while on duty working as a Security Officer, you may carry a semiautomatic .9mm or .40 caliber. In addition, you may qualify with a shotgun. Note, there are extra range fees associated with qualifying with a shotgun.

Qualifications:If you are interested in applying for this class, you should verify that your criminal background is free of convictions that are felonies, convictions that are Class A and Class B Misdemeanors in the last five years. After you receive your certificate of completion for having passed this training, the State will require that you get fingerprinted (they'll charge a fee) and you'll have to pay the State an application/registration fee as well (State will charge you a fee for that). Check the Private Security Bureau's website for a complete list of steps that you have to take in order to get your license activated.

You must be Level 2 Security Officer certified. 18 years old and older.

Price/Schedule: - $180 for the Day time classes--- Price is temporarily discounted to $159, including range fees. You provide your own gun and ammo.40 hour class. Please view available dates below.If you do not have your own gun/ammo, you may rent one at the range for $60.

U.S. Military Discount:$180 for the Day time classes--- Military discount is $125, including range fees. You provide your own ammo.Security Guard Training of Houston Texas offers U.S. Military discounts to U.S. Army, Marines, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Must provide a DD214 or Active Military ID card. ​*************************************************Next Available Level 3 Security Training Class